About peer review

How are materials reviewed?
DFCM Open uses DFCM faculty members to peer review submitted work. DFCM Open has developed a peer review evaluation tool and process that follows academic best practices while supporting the unique needs of the innovative DFCM Open website.

Who can be a DFCM Open peer reviewer?
• DFCM faculty members
• DFCM residents or fellows may participate if the lead reviewer is a DFCM faculty member

Why become a DFCM Open peer reviewer?
• Peer review is a scholarly activity and can contribute to academic promotion.
• Gain exposure to a wealth of new clinical research, quality improvement (QI) and teaching resources with possible direct application to one’s own practice.
• Gain exposure to different types of creative professional activity within family medicine.
• Grow expertise in analytical and critical assessment skills.
• Be inspired to create your own innovative works or improve upon those already published.
• Maximize your potential to form new collaborations with other clinicians and academics within DFCM and abroad.

Items can be in a variety of formats, e.g., Word document, PDF, spreadsheet, video, audio or image. They can also be web links.

How long will I have to complete the review?
One month.

How do I evaluate the item?
You will receive a peer review form to use when evaluating DFCM Open submissions. You will submit the completed form to DFCM Open administrators for processing and recordkeeping.